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Patent GB-1192873-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Moulding Paste into a Case of a Tart or the like
Inventor: BURGESS LESLIE NORMAN
IPC: A23G3/02
Filed: 1968-05-11
Abstract: 1,192,873. Moulding tart cases. BURGESS ENG. (STOKE-ON-TRENT) Ltd. 9 May, 1969 [11 May, 1968], No. 22467/68. Heading B5A. Apparatus for moulding dough or paste into tart cases comprises an upper and a lower moulding tool between which the case is moulded; the upper moulding tool being reciprocable into and away from the moulding position by at least one double-acting pneumatic jack incorporating pneumatic cushioning at the end of the stroke corresponding to the moulding position. Preferably the pneumatic jack incorporates pneumatic cushioning at both ends of its stroke and the lower moulding tool is reciprocable on similar pneumatic jacks with pneumatic cushioning at both ends of the stroke. As shown, the apparatus comprises vertical columns 14 on which an upper platen 15 carrying upper mould part 19, and a lower platen 16 carrying lower mould part 21 can slide. The upper platen is reciprocable on pneumatic pistons 25 and the lower on pneumatic pistons 29, both sets of pistons having control circuits so that pneumatic cushioning is achieved by throttling the flow of air from in front of the piston as it approaches the end of its travel. The paste to be moulded is placed into a series of receptacles 22 and these are placed on the lower moulding tool 21. The upper platen and moulding tool is then forced downwards into contact with the paste, the cushioning serving to limit the impact between the dies and reduce the amount of paste that is forced out of the cavity as flash.
Patent GB-733045-A (GB)
Title: Toy guns
IPC: A63H5/04
Filed: 1953-08-14
Abstract: 733,045. Toy guns. SIGG, J. A. Aug. 14, 1953, No. 22480/53. Class 132(3). The barrel element of a toy gun is given repeated reciprocatory movement by a single trigger action and a sound producer is simultaneously actuated. On drawing trigger 5 rearwardly against the action of a spring 10, the teeth 8 of a trigger slide 4 cause a pinion 16 to rotate, and a tooth 15 on a slidable barrel 3 normally urged rearwardly by a spring 28 is urged forwardly and then released by each successive tooth on the pinion 16. Disc members 29 loosely mounted on the barrel simulate a recoil effect and one end of a leaf spring 23 engaged by the pinion teeth acts as a sounder when the spring strikes a projection 21. On release of the trigger, pinion trunnions 17 move to the forward ends of slots 18 and the pinion 16, being disengaged from the tooth 15, is free to be rotated by the teeth 8. A leaf spring 19 secured to the barrel 3 returns the pinion 16 to the position shown after the trigger has completed its forward return movement.
Patent GB-784728-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting fabric squeezing rollers in liquid treating machines
IPC: D06B15/02
Filed: 1955-08-04
Abstract: <PICT:0784728/IV (b)/1> A modification of the invention described and claimed in the parent Specification, which parent Specification describes a textile washing machine employing a pair of nip rollers d d1 the upper roller d of which can be caused to exert any desired pressure increase or decrease to the effective weight of the roller d within the limits of its hydraulically-operated actuating mechanism has the substantially incompressible hydraulic system adjusting the roller replaced by a resilient pneumatic system having an operating cylinder i.  As in Specification 646,616, which is referred to, the machine may also be provided with a trough lid f operated by a cylinder k, a draft board b operated by a cylinder n, and guide rollers p leading the fabric to the nip rollers, these guide rollers having their nip adjusted by operating cylinders as in Fig. 2 (not shown).  These additional mechanisms are also operated pneumatically instead of hydraulically.
Patent GB-583662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in locking devices for throttle controls for tractors
IPC: G05G5/24
Filed: 1944-11-14
Abstract: 583,662. Tractor throttle controls. BIRCH, S. W. Nov. 14, 1944, No. 22485. [Class 79 (v)] A serrated handle throttle control 6 of the type used on tractors is provided with a spring- loaded plunger 5, forked at its lower end, which keeps the serrations 17 in contact with the edge of the slot in the mounting plate 1.
Patent GB-719678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in an ignition contact-breaker
Filed: 1952-09-09
Abstract: 719,678. Interrupters. FUSTON, H. L. Sept. 9, 1952, No. 22617/52. Class 38(5) An ignition contact-breaker comprises a cylindrical cam holder 18 adapted to be keyed to a timer shaft 12, the holder having a central peripheral groove 24 and ridges 26 formed with slots 28 which receive cam rollers 30. The holder is rotatable within an opening 16 in a relatively fixed block 14, a groove 32 in the block receiving a bar 34 having, an arcuate part 42 conforming with the opening 16. A plunger 48 having a cam follower 50 is slidable within a sleeve 46 in the bar 34 and extends into the groove 24 so as to be engaged by the rollers 30 upon rotation of the holder 18. The plunger 48 is returned by a spring 88 retained by a clip 92 which engages in plunger grooves 94. Projections 54 on the plunger carry contacts 56 which, when the cam follower 50 is engaged by a roller 30, are lifted to disengage a pair of fixed contacts 86 mounted on a plate 70 on the bar 34.
Patent GB-1396603-A (GB)
Title: Sprinkler head
IPC: A62C37/08
Filed: 1972-05-15
Abstract: 1396603 Sprinkler heads US FIRE CONTROL CORP 15 May 1972 [14 May 1971] 22664/72 Heading A5A [Also in Division F2] A sprinkler head for automatic fire extinguishing systems comprises a valve member which is opened and closed by a thermally responsive control means including a body of expansible material which undergoes substantial volume increase during change from the solid to liquid states and vice versa. In one arrangement, Figs. 2, 3, the sprinkler head comprises a housing 38 having an inlet 39 and an outlet 41 between which is disposed a valve plate 43 pivoted at 46 and biassed to the closed position by spring 47. A thermally responsive controller 48 bears on plate 43 via rod 49 such that when the ambient temperature exceeds a value indicative of a fire e.g. 140 to 220‹F, wax within the controller melts and sharply expands causing rod 49 to move and pivot plate 43 to the open position in which plate port 45 aligns with inlet 39 and outlet 41. Water can thus flow to a dispensing deflector 50, a baffle 51 preventing the water from impinging upon and cooling controller 48. When the fire has been extinguished the wax solidifies and contracts permitting spring 48 to close plate 43. In a modification, (Figs. 7 to 9 not shown) the valve plate (96) is moved to the open position by the main controller (103) when the temperature exceeds 180‹F and is locked open until the temperature falls to 140‹F. The locking is effected by an auxiliary wax filled controller (109) which urges a pivoted plate (107) against valve plate (96) at temperatures above 140‹F. In another arrangement the valve member is formed by a body (26, Fig. 1 not shown) guided by fins (31) for axial movement between inlet (23) and outlets (24). Alternatively the valve member may be a transversely slidable elongated ported plate (61, Figs. 4, 5 not shown), or a ported ball (77, Fig. 6 not shown) rotatable by the controller (80) via a rack (81) and pinion (83). Thermal insulation material (e.g. 34, Fig. 1) may be provided between the controller and the valve housing.
Patent GB-684189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in toilet stands
IPC: A45D42/16
Filed: 1950-09-15
Abstract: 684,189. Toilet stands. FANCY METAL GOODS, Ltd., and LEITER, H. Sept. 6, 1951 [Sept. 15, 1950], No. 22685/50. Class 52(iii) A toilet stand comprises a skeleton base formed of three or more spaced legs rigidly connected near their bases by a horizontal tray and extending upwardly and inwardly t o form, collectively, a rigid, central pillar to the upper end of which an angularly adjustable mirror is attached. As shown, tripod legs 1, of strip metal, are soldered together at. 2 and form a socket for a soldered - in nut 4 which receives the screw-threaded stem of a ball and socket joint 7 supporting a mirror 5. An ornamental mount 12, on which manicure instruments may be hung, is clamped between the nut and the socket 10 and the metal edging strip 16 of a tray 15 is secured to the insides of the tripod legs near the base of the stand.
Patent GB-1521981-A (GB)
Title: Synthetic turf or carpet-like structure
IPC: E01C13/08
Filed: 1975-05-23
Abstract: 1521981 Artificial turf; carpets CHEVRON RESEARCH CO 23 May 1975 [29 May 1974] 22746/75 Headings A4S and A4X [Also in Divisions A5-6] A synthetic turf or carpet-like structure comprises fibres partially embedded in a layer of solidified sulphur. The fibres may be natural or synthetic, preferably of polypropylene and the sulphur is preferably plasticized by admixture therewith of dicyclopentadiene, or aliphatic or aromatic polysulphides or a mixture thereof. Preferably the sulphur is admixed with dicyclopentadiene, glass fibre and talc. The structure may be formed by laying on the molten sulphur polypropylene yarn having a primary backing, which backing is removed on hardening of the sulphur, or by immersing the fibres of a polypropylene tufted carpet, upside down, into the sulphur layer and cutting off the carpet backing upon solidification of the sulphur layer.
Patent GB-154375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with stands for motor cycles and the like
IPC: B62H1/00
Filed: 1920-03-15
Abstract: 154,375. Sinclair, H. March 15, 1920. Supports. - The stand G of a motor-cycle is locked in the operative position by means of a rod D which passes through a casing containing a spring-pressed bolt T, Fig. 7, or other locking- device. In the arrangement shown, the casing is secured to the frame C of the cycle and the rod D is jointed to a rod E pivoted to the stand G. When the stand is lowered into the operative position, the bolt T engages a notch V in the rod D, and the stand is locked in position until the bolt is released by a key or other appliance. In its inoperative position, the stand is held by a clip Y on the mud-guard Z. The lock may be carried by the stand and the locking-rod by the frame.
Patent GB-779347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to etching metals
Inventor: HOLLAND LESLIE ARTHUR
IPC: H01J37/34
Filed: 1953-08-18
Abstract: 779,347. Removing metal by electric discharges. EDWARDS & CO. (LONDON), Ltd., W. Nov. 18, 1954 [Aug. 18, 1953], No. 22764/53. Class 83 (4). The surface of a metal object is etched by making the object the cathode of a cathodic sputtering apparatus and using a magnetic field to permit lowering of the working pressure of the gas in which the glow discharge occurs. The apparatus comprises a sputtering chamber 1 formed by a glass tube connected at one end to a diffusion or other pump and closed at its other end by a plate 4 supporting two insulated aluminium negative electrodes 5 and 6, the former having the specimen 7 to be etched attached thereto and the latter acting as an auxiliary cathode to maintain symmetry of the glow discharge. The anode is constituted by a metal band 8 also supported from the plate 4, disposed between and in spaced relation with the cathodes 5 and 6. The magnetic field is provided by a semi-circular magnet 9 arranged around the chamber 1 so that the direction of the field is normal to both the auxiliary cathode and the specimen surface to be etched and overheating of the latter is prevented by a coolant, which may be solid carbon dioxide in methylated spirit, in a vessel 10 having a copper base carrying a brass rod 12 to which the element 5 is connected. The magnet 9 may be replaced by an electromagnet. Specification 736,512, [Group II], is referred to.
Patent GB-1300891-A (GB)
Title: Polarization-modulated radiation and receivers therefor
IPC: H04B10/60
Filed: 1971-04-19
Abstract: 1300891 Monitoring polarization-modulated radiation SIEMENS AG 19 April 1971 [18 March 1970] 22769/71 Heading G1A In a receiver for monitoring the polarizationmodulation of a beam of radiation, e.g. from a laser, two radiation detectors K2, K3 are provided with respective polarization analyzers P2, P3 having their preferred polarization directions transverse with respect to one another, these analyzers directing on to the detectors the components of the radiation beam which are polarized in these two directions so that the detector outputs vary with the direction of the polarization vector of the beam. The receiver of Fig.2 employs four detectors K2-5 in a bridge arrangement. One detector pair K3, 5 monitors one polarization plane provided by reflecting analyzers P3, 5 while the pair K2, 4 responds to a different polarization plane from analyzers P2, 4. Outputs (U S , U R ) are taken across the two bridge diagonals, Fig. 3 (not shown) and the ratio of these two outputs is independent of intensity fluctuations in the laser beam and is indicative of the polarization direction of this beam. The detectors can be either of the OEN or PEM semi-conductor type, i.e. a body of semiconductor material placed in a constant magnetic field, Fig.1 (not shown). In a practical arrangement, Fig.6, the four detectors are in the form of arcuately extending segments of an annulus, Fig. 5 (not shown) and are placed at the bottom of a cup 22. The internal surface 30 of the cup is coated with polarizationsensitive material. A diaphragm 46 for blocking stray light is provided. The receiver may be used in an information transmitting system, in which the information is incorporated in a beam of infrared radiation by imparting to the beam a polarization modulation For receiving a beam of large diameter, e.g. several metres, a reflecting telescope may be provided adjacent the receiver.
Patent GB-1068999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to sight-glass indicators
IPC: G01P13/00
Filed: 1964-06-02
Abstract: 1,068,999. Fluid flow indicators. DOVER CORPORATION. June 2, 1964 [June 6, 1963], No. 22825/64. Heading G1R. In a sight glass indicator a vane 15 is rotat-  ably mounted on a spindle 16 provided with ends 17, which may be spring loaded, engaged in bearings 18 secured in windows 12 and the whole assembly is held in position in a housing 11 against sealing rings 25, 24 by an apertured cover 20 secured by bolts 21. A flow deflection member 19 or spout 52 is provided in the inlet 28. In a further embodiment a single pivotal blade replaces the rotary vane.
Patent GB-185943-A (GB)
Title: Improved construction of brush
IPC: A46B3/22
Filed: 1921-08-29
Abstract: 185,943. Don, C. A. Aug. 29, 1921. India-rubber brushes; bristles, fixing.-A brush comprises a stock D with countersunk holes to receive lengths A of india-rubber or india-rubber amalgamated with bristles, hair, &c., the outer ends of which are of chisel shape, as shown, or of wedge or multiplepointed shape while the inner ends are conical or hemispherical and are kept in place by the pressure of a backing E.
Patent GB-914839-A (GB)
Title: A semi-conductor arrangement
IPC: H01L23/492
Filed: 1961-06-23
Abstract: 914,839. Semi-conductor devices. SIEMENS-SCHUCKERTWEBKE A.G. June 23, 1961 [June 23, 1960; Dec. 30, 1960], No. 22872/61. Class 37. A semi-conductor device which, as shown in the drawings, is a rectifier consisting of a silicon plate 2 containing a PN junction supported between molybdenum plates 4, 7 by aluminium and gold layers respectively, is attached to terminal member 14 and copper block 12, by members 10, 11 which are assembled in mosaic fashion from a number of individual non- fixedly connected elements. The molybdenum plates are provided with iron nickel alloy layers 5, 8 and members 10, 11 consist of copper wires 9<SP>1</SP> (Fig. 2) held together by an aluminium or iron-nickel ring. The copper wires are tinned at their ends to permit welding to the molybdenum plate and oxidized at their sides to prevent them sticking together. The connecting device may be made by spinning a tube on to a bundle of copper wire so as to grip them closely and then cutting a section. In an alternative embodiment the copper wires are set in either a yielding resin or one which splits open allowing the individual copper wires to move freely.
Patent GB-864861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to harvesting machines
Inventor: HOCKEY WALTER STANLEY
IPC: A01D41/14
Filed: 1956-07-25
Abstract: 864,861. Reaping machines. MASSEYFERGUSON (UNITED KINGDOM) Ltd. July 12, 1957 [July 25, 1956 ; Feb. 27, 1957], Nos. 22932/56 and 6513/57. Class 6(3). A table adjusting means, for use in a harvesting machine having an adjustable cropcutting and collecting table and comprising a hydraulic cylinder-and-piston device, has a hydraulic ram 10 consisting of a ram cylinder 11 pivoted at its lower end to a bracket 12 on the harvester. The extension 14 of a piston 13 carries a spring 16 which rests on a collar 17 on the foot of the extension 14 and presses upwards a washer 18 against a ball 20 slidable on the extension 14, the ball 20 forming part of a ball-and-socket joint 21. The upper member 27 of the socket is welded to a bracket 26 and thereby rigidly connected to the frame 25 of the table of the harvester ; the lower member 28 of the socket is cut away at 29 to prevent fouling with the washer 18. A stop pin passes through a hole 30 in the extension 14. Passage of oil through a duct 31 in the cylinder is controlled by a manually operated valve (not shown), thereby enabling the height of the table to be adjusted. In a modification, Fig. 2, a sleeve 48 slides on the extension 44 of a piston 43 in a cylinder 41, a hole 42 allowing attachment of the cylinder to a bracket on the harvester, Opposed slots 50 in the sleeve 48 receive a pin 51 passing through the member 44 and held by a cross-pin 52 placed in position through holes 53 in the sleeve 48. A muff 56, screwed on to the sleeve 48 provides an abutment at 57 for a spring 46 the opposite end of which rests on a collar 47 on the member 44, the muff having slots 59 aligned with holes 58 in the sleeve 48. for receiving a pin connected to the harvester table. As the muff 56 is screwed on to the sleeve 48, the sleeve 48 is caused to move outwards (i.e. to the right of the drawing) until the inner end 60 of the slots engages the pin 51 ; as the muff is screwed further, the spring 46 is pre-stressed. The slots 50 may be replaced by a slot in the member 44 and the pin 51 may alternatively be inserted through the sleeve 48.
Patent GB-208682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the production of articles of quartz
IPC: C03B13/14
Filed: 1923-09-12
Abstract: 208,682. British Thomson - Houston Co., Ltd., (General Electric Co.). Sept. 12, 1923. Forming silica-glass articles.-Relates to the production of tubes from fused quartz and consists in winding cane or strip quartz while plastic upon a mandrel, so that adjacent coils are in close proximity, and subjecting the coils, while still plastic, to pressure on the mandrel to cause them to coalesce. The strip or cane 1 of quartz glass is passed through a tubular electric heater 2, and is wound on a carbon mandrel 3 which is mounted on a rotatable shaft 4. The mandrel is fed forward by a leading-screw 7 so that the cane coils uniformly on the mandrel. The shaft 4 may be electrically heated, and a flame from a blowpipe may be directed on to the cane as it coils on the mandrel. A roller 12 presses against the plastic quartz helix and causes the coils to coalesce and form a tube.
Patent GB-1348039-A (GB)
Title: Fastening device for balcony railings banisters bridge railings and the like
IPC: F16B2/14
Filed: 1973-05-14
Abstract: 1348039 Sockets for posts; wedge fastenings LOOVEVERKEN RAUFOSS AB 19 April 1971 [23 April 1970] 22934/73 Divided out of 1348038 Headings E1B and E2B [Also in Division F2] The subject-matter is the same as that of the Specification 1348038 in which two serrated edged wedges 16, 17 for securing a post into an open ended socket 4 for such applications as balcony railings, banisters and bridge railings &c are used in combination with wedge shaped inserts 18, 19 to secure the post 5 into the socket 4 having a 'T' shaped projection 6 which is releasably fastened to a hole 7 of a 'U' shaped anchorage element 2, 3 cast into a concrete floor 8, a cylindrical sleeve 9, engaging the hole 7 at pegs 10, 11, forming a pocket in the concrete at the back of the plate 2 to receive the 'T' shaped projection 6 of the socket 4 which is initially assembled by inserting the projection 6 through hole 7 and then turned through 90‹ to bring the open ended socket 4 into a vertical position and engage the flanges of the 'T' shaped projection 6 with the back of the plate 2. The wedges 16, 17 have serrated edges forming deformable projections which when assembled collapse to stiffen resistance to further insertion thereby readily indicating that the wedge has been driven in sufficiently to correctly establish the wedge connection.
Patent GB-280480-A (GB)
Title: Muzzle cover for guns mounted on board submersible craft, and for other guns
IPC: F41A35/04
Filed: 1927-09-01
Abstract: 280,480. Schneider et Cie. Dec. 18, 1926, [Convention date]. Ordnance, muzzle shutters for. - A muzzle cover, especially intended for guns on submersible craft, is mounted in a substantially fixed position and is pressed into engagement with the muzzle when the gun barrel is lowered to the horizontal or other determined position. As shown in Fig. 1, the cover A is carried by a lever B pivoted to a fixed support D and normally moved to the open position by a spring C. When the gun barrel E is lowered, it engages a lug b on the lever B and causes the cover A to be pressed firmly against the muzzle. In a modification, Fig. 4, the cover A is mounted to slide horizontally in an arm B attached to a piston sliding vertically in a support D. A roller A<2> connected to the cover engages an inclined slot D' in a fixed arm D<2> so that when the slide B is depressed by the barrel E, the cover A is moved to close the muzzle.
Patent GB-1047518-A (GB)
Title: 17ª-monoesters of 11,17,21-trihydroxy steroid compounds
Inventor: ELKS JOSEPH
IPC: A61K31/57
Filed: 1963-06-11
Abstract: The invention comprises steroids of the formula <FORM:1047518/C2/1> (wherein X is fluorine or chlorine and R is C2- 6\t alkanoyl or cycloalkanoyl) and their preparation by hydrolysis of corresponding 17a ,21-orthoesters or 17a ,21-di-esters.ALSO:Pharmaceutical compositions for use in the topical treatment of inflammation comprise steroids of the formula <FORM:1047518/A5-A6/1> (wherein X is fluorine or chlorine and R is C2-6 alkanoyl or cycloalkanoyl) and a topical vehicle.  They may also contain bacteriostats, antimicrobial agents and antibiotics. Preparations mentioned are ointments, lotions, creams, powders, sprays, drops, suppositories, retention enemas, chewable or suckable tablets or pellets and aerosols, and they may contain thickening, gelling, emulsifying, stabilizing, dispersing, suspending, solubilizing and colouring agents, perfumes and preservatives.  Bacteriostats mentioned are alkyl hydroxyl benzoates, chlorocresol and benzalkonium chlorides.
Patent GB-1171725-A (GB)
Title: Bread slicing appliance.
Inventor: LOCKE PERCY WARDLOW LORD
IPC: B26B29/06
Filed: 1968-05-16
Abstract: 1,171,725. Bread slicing appliance. P. W. L. LOCKE. 8 Oct., 1968 [16 May, 1968], No. 23259/68. Heading A4C. A bread slicing appliance comprises a base 1 on which are mounted two sets of vertical knife guides 3 which are secured to slide brackets 4 which may be arranged to fold down, the upper ends of the knife guides are splayed and of each pair of strips one is longer than the other to facilitate insertion of a knife; an adjustable abutment member 9, in the form of a rectangular block, is secured to a slide bracket 10 which enables the block to be adjusted in order to vary the thickness of the slice.